2021 September

Quality Magazine

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Check out the September 2021 edition of Quality, featuring a Vision & Sensors special section, our main feature, an introduction to Lean manufacturing that can help companies gain a competitive advantage and much more!

Quality 101

Lean 101: An Introduction to Lean Manufacturing

Lean is about learning to see opportunities and continually improving them.

Tim McMahon

September 15, 2021

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Lean manufacturing (or thinking) can help companies gain a competitive advantage. The core idea is to maximize customer value while minimizing waste (and not compromising productivity).

Quality 101

How to Lean Up Your Your ISO Documentation Structure

If you want to simplify your ISO documentation, look no further.

Mark Kaganov

September 15, 2021

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Lean approaches are helpful for the development and maintenance of documentation compliant with ISO Management System Standards (MSS). These standards include ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and many others.

Management

Good Leadership is Needed to Achieve Results

Michelle Bangert

September 15, 2021

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We’ve all seen movies where a leader inspires his or her team with a moving speech and a call to action. But one characteristic is usually absent.

Software & Analysis

Leveraging New Technologies to Future-Proof Your Quality Management System

Consider the following technology innovations available today and in the Near Future

Morgan Palmer

September 1, 2021

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The past year has taken a toll on companies that have had to shift gears and innovate in order to remain afloat, serve customers and quickly pivot to meet a changing situation. I

Test & Inspection

Modular Tooling Keeps On Truckin’

This technology is here to stay.

Linda Marino

September 1, 2021

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The long haul trucking or “Over the Road” (OTR) vehicle industry is no stranger to implementing modular tooling for their fixturing needs, especially in America.

Measurement

Modern Gaging Trends: Technology Evolves to Meet the Needs of Today’s User

Implementing these new technologies will make today's gages easier to use, offer more capabilities in an easier-to-read fashion and survive point of manufacture gaging.

George Schuetz

September 1, 2021

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All types of gaging, whether it be hand tools, comparative gages, complex measuring stations or portable surface finish gages, have long gone digital.

Column

From the Editor: Answers & Questions

Darryl Seland

September 8, 2021

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Jeopardy! has been in the news lately. The iconic game show has spent some time choosing a new host since the passing of the legendary Alex Trebek.

Column

Face of Quality: Leadership

Effective leaders mentor the next generation.

Jim L. Smith

September 8, 2021

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John C. Maxwell, the noted author and lecturer, in his book "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" asked, “Who is your legacy?” Essentially Maxwell was asking with whom are we working to prepare to take over when we are no longer leading?

Column

Other Dimensions: No Quote!

When you're fooling around with millionths of an inch, it doesn't take much to miss the target.

Hill Cox

September 8, 2021

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The title of this column may lead many to believe this rant is all about politicians but it is not.

Column

Speaking of Quality: Quality 4.0 and Quality Improvements

The new technology will help organizations reduce all sources of variation.

Ben Tomic

September 8, 2021

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Vision & Sensors | Machine Vision 101

Camera Link Standard Continues to Evolve with Machine Vision Industry

Although more than two decades old, camera link shows no sign of slowing down.

Donal Waide

September 1, 2021

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Launched in 2000 by the Automated Imaging Association, the Camera Link™ digital interface standard has stood the test of time.

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Vision & Sensors | Vision Robotics

How AI and Machine Vision Impact Vision Robotics

Just as humans need good data to make better decisions, so do AI systems.

Genevieve Diesing

September 1, 2021

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Vision & Sensors | Systems Integration

Machine Vision Systems Integration: Deep Learning

An introduction to when and how to incorporate deep learning in industrial automation applications.

David Dechow

September 1, 2021

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Deep learning has become a useful tool in the integration and implementation of machine vision systems in the automation environment.

Vision & Sensors | Optics

Advancements in Short Wave Infrared Sensors

Recent breakthroughs in sensor technologies have shown great promise in SWIR moving into the machine vision mainstream.

Jeremy Govier

September 1, 2021

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Imaging using short wave infrared (SWIR) radiation has long offered interesting properties for industrial machine vision but has been slow to be adopted.

On Demand The past year has highlighted the value of modernizing quality processes. The need to quickly adapt and respond to increasing challenges has compelled organizations to evaluate their reliance on legacy technology and take action. In fact, a recent survey of global quality leaders found that 42% plan to upgrade to a global eQMS in 2021. Is your organization prepared to keep up, or do you risk falling behind your competition?

On Demand Join quality expert Tom Barlow to learn how root cause analysis provides leadership the power to move beyond removing the nonconformity to improve designs and procedures, streamline processes and anticipate and respond to emerging issues.

Quality Magazine

2021 September

Cover Story

Lean 101: An Introduction to Lean Manufacturing

Features

How to Lean Up Your Your ISO Documentation Structure

Good Leadership is Needed to Achieve Results

Leveraging New Technologies to Future-Proof Your Quality Management System

Modular Tooling Keeps On Truckin’

Modern Gaging Trends: Technology Evolves to Meet the Needs of Today’s User

Columns

From the Editor: Answers & Questions

Face of Quality: Leadership

Other Dimensions: No Quote!

Speaking of Quality: Quality 4.0 and Quality Improvements

Vision & Sensors

Camera Link Standard Continues to Evolve with Machine Vision Industry

How AI and Machine Vision Impact Vision Robotics

Machine Vision Systems Integration: Deep Learning

Advancements in Short Wave Infrared Sensors

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